Almost a third of American adults don’t have the math skills necessary to make effective decisions about their health and finances. These 73 million people can count, sort and do simple arithmetic. But they likely cannot select the health plan with the lowest cost based on annual premiums and deductibles, or figure out that they can’t pay off credit card […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
Math skills aren’t enough to get through hard decisions – you need confidence, too
University of Alaska going bankrupt…like many State schools
By the financial measurement standards of the Obama administration, Trump’s presidency has seen an incredible boom in the American economy. Of course, those old standards are rubbish, and many of our states are running huge deficits because the economic numbers, no matter how you manipulate them, can’t change the reality of our failing economy (even […] … learn more→
What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world
In an increasingly globally integrated business world, it is now widely accepted that cultural intelligence (CQ) is as essential as general and emotional intelligence. But do organisations fully appreciate what cultural intelligence entails? Our study of Indian senior managers conducting business with New Zealand may help them do so. Thinking outside cultural boundaries Cultural intelligence has been […] … learn more→
Are you mentally well enough for college?
Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school – but was now failing several courses – came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist. The student was seeking a medical exception so that he could withdraw from the classes he failed instead of taking the F’s and […] … learn more→
Technology must adapt to meet society’s needs
With an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and excellent graduates, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has made important contributions to the “Made in Germany” technology brand over the past 150 years. Following in the footsteps of such illustrious inventors as Carl von Linde, who developed the first practical refrigeration machine, and Rudolf Diesel, whose engine […] … learn more→
How to get preschoolers ready to learn math
If you’re a parent of a preschooler, you might be wondering how you can help set your child up for success once they enter kindergarten. By now, you have probably heard of the importance of reading and talking to your child to support their language and literacy skills. You may have even made reading, talking and learning the ABCs part […] … learn more→
Daily exercise can boost children’s exam grades – new research
Most parents are aware that physical activity is good for children – as it can help to improve their sense of self and have a positive impact on their mental health and well-being. But it’s less well known that being fit and active can also help to boost children’s academic performance. Our recent review of primary school children […] … learn more→
Phoenix Art School closes, burying thousands in debt
I’ve indirectly covered this school before, but there are so many issues missing in these stories that I feel the need to reinforce. First off, if you type in “Phoenix” in a search in reference to a school, you get several options. This is not random. There was a famous, legitimate, business school called Thunderbird […] … learn more→
Why travelling is the best form of education in 2019
Education is beyond the walls of a classroom and in this modern age, there are countless opportunities to educate yourself and even more things to learn about. You would be limiting yourself if you do not embrace as many opportunities as you can to get more knowledge about the world and things that interest you. […] … learn more→
How ‘gamification’ could revolutionise creative thinking in the workplace
Coming up with a good creative idea is hard. We do not fully understand how this process works, but there are certain techniques that have proved successful in fostering creativity, such as mind-mapping, brainstorming or creating conditions for free experimentation. Many big companies (such as design agencies) embrace these practices in the way they work. The rapid […] … learn more→
